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12 days in and I feel AMAZING! pics included

AngInCanada
AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
edited November 18 in Social Groups
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I am 12 days in on Atkins induction phase. I feel absolutely amazing. The first 3 or 4 days really sucked. I had headaches, dizziness, major major food cravings, completely exhausted and hungry no matter what I ate. Now day 12 I have tons of energy. I am awake and ready to roar at 6 am. I no longer need 10 hours of sleep. I can stick to my 3 main meals with a couple of small snacks and be satisfied. Very few food cravjngs. WAY less bloating and reduced pain in knees. This picture is a difference of 12 days. On day 1 my stomach was so sore :( I literally felt like I had swallowed a bowling ball. It had felt like that for years. I was already gluten free for about 2 years so I'm not quote sire what caused the bowling ball belly but it was something to do with carbs. I no longed have any abdo pain or huge bloat. Loving this WOE!!

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  • ylesara
    ylesara Posts: 4 Member
    Great results
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    Thanks!
  • Sk8Kate
    Sk8Kate Posts: 405 Member
    Wow that's amazing!
  • spunkyabroad
    spunkyabroad Posts: 137 Member
    Holy crap! What a difference! You must be so stoked. Well done.
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    I feel good! Long ways to go still but getting there!
  • spunkyabroad
    spunkyabroad Posts: 137 Member
    AngInCanada wrote: »
    I feel good! Long ways to go still but getting there!

    Hey, we all start somewhere! I started at 201 lbs. I'm only 151 cm! That's about a half inch under five feet. I've lost 73 lbs in just under a year. Not too shabby. I also find it easier to focus on how far I have to go instead of celebrating how far I've come. But stay positive and patient! The time would pass anyway, may as well spend it getting healthier!



  • happylifex10
    happylifex10 Posts: 56 Member
    the pictures say it all....awesome results, congrats
  • BookAngel_a
    BookAngel_a Posts: 143 Member
    You are doing so well. :) I'm another Angela and we've been doing this nearly the same amount of time. This is day 13 for me.
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    BookAngel_a wrote: »
    You are doing so well. :) I'm another Angela and we've been doing this nearly the same amount of time. This is day 13 for me.

    May I add you as a friend? :)
  • gsp90x
    gsp90x Posts: 416 Member
    Holy Crap are you kidding me? That's awesome! what pay off for the struggle you had at the beginning. Glad you saw it through the keto flu huh? Wow! I'm really happy for you!

    Makes me think now I should have taken some pictures. But in all seriousness, I think I didn't expect it to work so fast!!! fun!
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    Hmm...usually I post from my phone so the pic isn't too bad but now seeing it from my computer.....my butt is HUGE. Ugh. lol
  • keelybird57
    keelybird57 Posts: 63 Member
    My day 12 as well. No results like yours, but jeans are baggy. And like you, I feel great!

    Congrats!!
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    Isn't it great to be able to see the results so quickly? Good for you!
  • ksearleknox
    ksearleknox Posts: 3 Member
    Great job!!!
  • BookAngel_a
    BookAngel_a Posts: 143 Member
    AngInCanada wrote: »
    BookAngel_a wrote: »
    You are doing so well. :) I'm another Angela and we've been doing this nearly the same amount of time. This is day 13 for me.

    May I add you as a friend? :)

    I think we already are friends - I think I added you a day or two ago. :wink:
  • GSD_Mama
    GSD_Mama Posts: 629 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • GrannyMayOz
    GrannyMayOz Posts: 1,051 Member
    I'm so happy for you!!!
  • bluefish86
    bluefish86 Posts: 842 Member
    that's amazing! good work!!
  • LawMJY
    LawMJY Posts: 42 Member
    Wow, great results! :)
  • nikoba
    nikoba Posts: 291 Member
    That is awesome! How motivating to both see and feel a physical improvement...great work!
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    Wow, girl, that is amazing!!! And I think most of us qualify for the "butt is huge" merit badge. Don't sweat it...you're working on it!

    If you look at my profile pictures, you can see what is only a 30 pound difference (and almost a decade! These pics are NOT EVEN MY HEAVIEST WEIGHT...), but essentially, I've was tested negative for celiac, unknown for gluten sensitivity, but I am insulin resistant. Because of that, my BLOAT was from any carbs...cutting the carbs as dramatically as I did allowed those changes!

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  • 04hoopsgal73
    04hoopsgal73 Posts: 892 Member
    Angela, what a difference in the pics. It tells your story. Congratulations on your progress.

    KnitorMiss, keep up the good work. Stay strong!
  • Jbarnes1210
    Jbarnes1210 Posts: 308 Member
    Good job!!! Congrats on your success!!!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Wow, what an amazing difference, in so short a time!! Keep it up! I always felt so bloated too and I'm enjoying not feeling that way.
  • azcowgirrlup
    azcowgirrlup Posts: 207 Member
    AngInCanada wrote: »
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    I am 12 days in on Atkins induction phase. I feel absolutely amazing. The first 3 or 4 days really sucked. I had headaches, dizziness, major major food cravings, completely exhausted and hungry no matter what I ate. Now day 12 I have tons of energy. I am awake and ready to roar at 6 am. I no longer need 10 hours of sleep. I can stick to my 3 main meals with a couple of small snacks and be satisfied. Very few food cravjngs. WAY less bloating and reduced pain in knees. This picture is a difference of 12 days. On day 1 my stomach was so sore :( I literally felt like I had swallowed a bowling ball. It had felt like that for years. I was already gluten free for about 2 years so I'm not quote sire what caused the bowling ball belly but it was something to do with carbs. I no longed have any abdo pain or huge bloat. Loving this WOE!!

    Amazing progress, girlfriend! I am so happy for you. You should be very proud of your results. You give me motivation! Thank you
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